Microalgal Biotechnology

Dr. Mariany Costa Deprá is currently a researcher at the Department of Food Technology and Science, Federal University of Santa Maria, Brazil. She has published more than 150 scientific publications/communications, including books, book chapters, original research papers, research communications in national and international conferences, and patents. She acts as a reviewer for several international journals. Her research interests include sustainability metrics and indicators with an emphasis on microalgal biotechnology.Prof. Dr. Eduardo Jacob-Lopes is currently an associate professor at the Department of Food Technology and Science, Federal University of Santa Maria, Brazil. He has more than fifteen years of teaching and research experience. He has coordinated/coordinates more than fifty research projects and/or technological developments financed by public funding agencies and private initiatives. He has published more than 800 scientific publications/communications, including books, book chapters, original research papers, research communications in national and international conferences, and patents. He is a member of the editorial board of ten journals and acts as a reviewer for several national and international journals. His research interests include environmental engineering with an emphasis on microalgal biotechnology.Prof. Dr. Leila Queiroz Zepka is currently an associate professor at the Department of Food Technology and Science, Federal University of Santa Maria, Brazil. She has more than fifteen years of teaching and research experience. She has published more than 700 scientific publications/communications, including books, book chapters, original research papers, research communications in national and international conferences, and patents. She is a member of the editorial board of five journals and acts as a reviewer for several national and international journals. Her research interest includes microalgal biotechnology with emphasis on biomolecules and novel products.

• 1. Eukaryotic Microalgae Strain Bioprospecting: From Selection and Isolation Approaches to Genetic Engineering and Synthetic Biology 2. Microalgae and Microbes: Understanding Their Interactions in the Phycosphere 3. Bioethical and Risk Considerations in Microalgal Biotechnology: Environmental Release and Genome Editing Implications 4. Microalgae Production Systems: Recent Findings to Forward Technological Readiness Level for Microalgal Biotechnology Consolidation 5. Advancements in Microalgal Exopolysaccharides: Biological Activities, Production Factors, and Industrial Applications 6. Microalgae Biotechnology for Chlorophyll Production: Distribution, Extraction, and Potential Uses 7. Novel Microalgae Metabolites: Production and Industrial Applications 8. Optimization Strategies for Enhancing Microalgal Lipid Production toward Sustainable Nutrition 9. Insights into Microalgae-Based Biopolymer Production: A Technological Survey 10. Microalgae for Sustainable Nutrition: From Functional Benefits to Consumer Adoption 11. Microalgae-Based Feed: A Promising and Sustainable Alternative Feedstock for Animal Production Systems 12. Microalgae for Soil Applications: New Perspectives for Plant Growth Additives 13. Microalgae-Based Biotechnology as an Alternative for Industrial Wastewater Treatment 14. Microalgae as Green Filters: Bioremediation and Odor Neutralization in Wastewaters 15. Microalgae in Carbon Capture and Storage: A Clean and Sustainable Approach for Controlling Environmental Pollution 16. From Water to Sky: Integrating Microalgal Biomass into Sustainable Aviation Fuel Development 17. Microalgal Biotechnology in Space Missions: A Potential Strategy for Onboard Sustainable Life-Support Systems 18. Metrics and Indicators of Sustainability Applied to Microalgal Biotechnology 19. Life-Cycle Assessment Pathways toward Sustainable Marine Microalgal Biotechnology 20. Linking Sustainability and Consumer Perceptions: The Nexus Behind Microalgae-Based Food Acceptance 21. Harnessing the Potential of Microalgae Biotechnology through the Water–Energy–Food Nexus: A System Dynamics Approach to Sustainable Innovation